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About Grand Chapiteau At Downtown Saint Paul
The Grand Chapiteau at Downtown Saint Paul hosts touring Cirque du Soleil productions inside a temporary big-top tent set up in the heart of Saint Paul. With roughly 2,600 seats (varies by show), the tent offers an intimate, immersive experience with seating arranged around a central performance area. The venue sits near major downtown landmarks and connects to a network of skyways and parking options, making it a convenient stop for locals and visitors alike. Below you’ll find seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a great night out.
Whether you’re here for a classic Cirque du Soleil show or a future Grand Chapiteau production, having a reliable friend in the business helps you secure your seats. We’ve got you covered with flexible seating maps, easy logistics, and trusted partner recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to enhance your visit. Remember, this is a touring tent, not a permanent arena, so each production may feature a different seating configuration.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: touring Cirque du Soleil Grand Chapiteau (a temporary big-top) rather than a fixed indoor theater.
- Capacity: approximately 2,600 seats in the Grand Chapiteau; exact numbers vary by production.
- Tent site address commonly listed: 1 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN 55170 (listed by some ticket sellers); permanent arena address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
- Seating chart: tent configurations are production-specific, with seating arranged around a central/performance area; many ticket sites offer an interactive seating chart for the event.
- Parking: Downtown ramps (RiverCentre Ramp and Kellogg Ramp) connected to the complex; additional downtown ramps and skyways available; parking can fill quickly on event days.
- Transit: Accessible via the Green Line light rail (Central Station nearby) and local bus routes; climate-controlled skyways connect venues; rideshare pickup often at Gate 4 near Section 120.
- Nearby hotels: Downtown Saint Paul hotels within walking distance include InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, The Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown, Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, and The Saint Paul Hotel.
- Notable events hosted: Cirque du Soleil tent shows such as Kooza in Saint Paul (summer 2009) and other Grand Chapiteau productions; the tent has occasionally been set up on Kellogg Boulevard near Broadway.
- Renaming/demolition note: the surrounding permanent venue (Xcel Energy Center) was renamed Grand Casino Arena in September 2025; the Grand Chapiteau itself is a touring tent, not a permanent structure.